"pope" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 教皇
• 罗马教皇

Definition

教皇是罗马天主教会的领袖。他是一位非常重要的宗教人物，居住在梵蒂冈城。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

作为头衔时通常大写，如 'the Pope' 或 'Pope Francis'。它专指罗马天主教会的领袖，不用于泛指其他基督教领袖。在新闻和历史语境中，常和 'elect'、'visit'、'meet'、'bless' 等动词搭配。

Examples

The pope spoke to thousands of people in the square.

**教皇**在广场上对成千上万的人讲话。

Many Catholics want to see the pope in person.

许多天主教徒想亲眼见到**教皇**。

A new pope was chosen after the old one died.

上一任去世后，新的**教皇**被选出来了。

Did you see the pope on the news this morning?

你今天早上看新闻时看到**教皇**了吗？

My grandmother still keeps a photo of the pope in her living room.

我奶奶现在还在客厅里放着一张**教皇**的照片。

People were joking that even the pope couldn't solve that family argument.

人们开玩笑说，连**教皇**都解决不了那场家庭争吵。